We acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Art Gallery of New South Wales stands.

Viewing terrace

An outdoor terrace, partly roofed, in the evening with a flower sculpture at the far end

Viewing terrace, featuring Yayoi Kusama Flowers that Bloom in the Cosmos 2022, Art Gallery of New South Wales © Yayoi Kusama, © photo Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jacquie Manning

An outdoor terrace, partly roofed, in the evening with a flower sculpture at the far end

Viewing terrace, featuring Yayoi Kusama Flowers that Bloom in the Cosmos 2022, Art Gallery of New South Wales © Yayoi Kusama, © photo Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jacquie Manning

An outdoor terrace, partly roofed, with a flower sculpture at the far end

Viewing terrace, featuring Yayoi Kusama Flowers that Bloom in the Cosmos 2022, Art Gallery of New South Wales © Yayoi Kusama, © photo Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jacquie Manning

An outdoor terrace, partly roofed, with a flower sculpture at the far end

Viewing terrace, featuring Yayoi Kusama Flowers that Bloom in the Cosmos 2022, Art Gallery of New South Wales © Yayoi Kusama, © photo Art Gallery of New South Wales, Jacquie Manning

With views out to Woolloomooloo Bay, the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and the Sydney CBD skyline, this outdoor space is a perfect warm-weather option for drinks.

Situated on the ground level and accessible from the Entrance Pavilion, it is the most elevated of the three accessible terraces in the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ new north building, Naala Badu. This spacious area features a small glass canopy for weather and sun protection, casual seating and landscaping.

It has capacity to host up to 300 guests cocktail-style, making it perfect for pre-dinner drinks for dinners in the Meers Hall. The terrace can be hired for events outside of Art Gallery opening hours.  

Note: Amplified sound is not possible on outdoor terraces. Wet-weather option for drinks is available. Terraces close at 10pm. 

Capacities  

  • 300 cocktail-style 

Function types 

  • small to mid-sized cocktail events 

  • drinks before dinner in the hall (corporate events or weddings) 

Additional features 

  • landscaped perimeter 

  • wonderful vantage point to take in the views